The spelling of the word "wast deprived" can be explained using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA). "Wast" is pronounced as "wɑːst" with a long "a" sound and a silent "t" at the end. This archaic form of "was" is commonly found in older literature. "Deprived" is pronounced as "dɪˈpraɪvd" with a short "i" sound and a "d" at the end. It means to be denied something or have something taken away. Together, "wast deprived" expresses someone being deprived of something in the past.